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YK04 VFG

2004 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,139 mi
Last recorded78,139 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda RX-850,944 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 VFG
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,139 miles

EML On

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre valve perished, not excessive at time of test

Pass 13 May 2014 70,837 miles

strong advise wear to n/s/f inner brake pad

wear to rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 3 May 2013 64,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some damage to sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 56,380 miles

Handbrake lever long travel.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 50,031 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 43,651 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 27,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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YK04 VFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 50,944 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK04 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK04 VFG registered?

YK04 VFG is a 2004 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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